Culture & History things to do in Cape Town

We rank 110 culture and history things to do in Cape Town, South Africa. The highest scoring is Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $20 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
110
In the 90+ Club
6
Available today
60
From
$20

Culture & History in Cape Town compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Cape Town by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town96$6009h4.9/5 (3,656)
Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour95$4258h4.9/5 (4,396)
5-Star Small-Group: Cape of Good Hope, Penguins & Bo-Kaap Tour94$95010h4.8/5 (1,307)
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike94$10003.5h5/5 (1,654)
Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip93$120010h4.8/5 (635)
The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour91$22754h4.9/5 (494)
2 Day South African Wildlife Tour with 4x4 Safari from Cape Town88$570948h4.8/5 (289)
African Story Wine Tours in the Cape Winelands88$21508h4.9/5 (966)
Table Mountain, Boulder's Penguins & Cape Point Private Tour from Cape Town86$18508h4.9/5 (517)
Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town85$2458h4.6/5 (688)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Cape Town

Culture & History in Cape Town: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Cape Town?
Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100 from 3,656 traveler reviews. Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour, 5-Star Small-Group: Cape of Good Hope, Penguins & Bo-Kaap Tour, Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike follow close behind. We rank 110 culture & history experiences in Cape Town in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Cape Town cost?
Expect around $1689 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full Day Tour from Cape Town from $20, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Cape Town for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Cape Town currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Cape Town?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Cape Town, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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